The Big Time: Adrian Peterson

An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Adrian Peterson, a professional football star who became the all-time leading rusher for the Minnesota Vikings.

Part of the The Big Time series

No matter the field of entertainment or competition, every talented performer dreams of making it to the top. This colorful high-interest biography series surveys concert stages, film sets, and athletic venues to introduce six more icons of entertainment and sports. Young readers will meet dynamic wide receiver Calvin Johnson, A-list actress Kristen Stewart, boy-band sensation One Direction, and more, learning where these stars came from, the challenges they've overcome, and how they made it to … The Big Time!